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This is the most touching book I have ever read. It's a fast read but don't let it fool you. It makes one realize how precious life is and how much we take for granted. I couldn't put it down!
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I am a big Hunter S Thompson fan and I have read just about any book written on him. "The Kitchen Readings" offer a different inside into life of Thompson especially coming from people who were closest to him. Overall I found this book to be an interesting account and a personal glimpse into Thompson life.
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One of the best books I have read this year. A page turner filled with personal experiences and humor. I have gained respect and admiration for cooking profession after reading this book, including various cooking tips. Highly suggest this book to anyone who would like to read something light and funny.
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A great read for anyone who would like to learn more about Hunter Thompson. A well written book filled with humor as well as photos of Hunter and drawings by Ralph Steadman.
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death by Jean Dominiqu Bauby
Natalie Zhikhareva, November 24, 2008
This is the most touching book I have ever read. It's a fast read but don't let it fool you. It makes one realize how precious life is and how much we take for granted. I couldn't put it down!(3 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
The Kitchen Readings: Untold Stories of Hunter S. Thompson by Michael Cleverly
Natalie Zhikhareva, November 24, 2008
I am a big Hunter S Thompson fan and I have read just about any book written on him. "The Kitchen Readings" offer a different inside into life of Thompson especially coming from people who were closest to him. Overall I found this book to be an interesting account and a personal glimpse into Thompson life.(2 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
Kitchen Confidential Updated Ed: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain
Natalie Zhikhareva, November 1, 2007
One of the best books I have read this year. A page turner filled with personal experiences and humor. I have gained respect and admiration for cooking profession after reading this book, including various cooking tips. Highly suggest this book to anyone who would like to read something light and funny.(17 of 32 readers found this comment helpful)
The Joke's Over: Bruised Memories: Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson, and Me by Ralph Steadman
Natalie Zhikhareva, November 1, 2007
A great read for anyone who would like to learn more about Hunter Thompson. A well written book filled with humor as well as photos of Hunter and drawings by Ralph Steadman.(10 of 20 readers found this comment helpful)